GPS Operational
NORAD ID: 24876
Int'l Code: 1997-035A
Perigee: 20,046.0 km
Apogee: 20,318.7 km
Inclination: 55.9 °
Period: 718.0 minutes
Semi major axis: 26560 km
Launch date: July 23, 1997
Source: United States (US)
PRN: 13
Comments: Global Positioning System (GPS) was developed by the US Department of Defense to provide all-weather round-the-clock navigation capabilities for military ground, sea, and air forces. Since its implementation, GPS has also become an integral asset in numerous civilian applications and industries around the globe, including recreational used (e.g., boating, aircraft, hiking), corporate vehicle fleet tracking, and surveying. GPS employs 24 spacecraft in 20,200 km circular orbits inclined at 55 degrees. These vehicles are placed in 6 orbit planes with four operational satellites in each plane.
Two Line Element Set (TLE):
1 24876U 97035A 15064.57285822 .00000013 00000-0 00000+0 0 9999
2 24876 055.8589 260.0214 0051343 119.4540 336.9706 02.00562262129094
Source: AFSPC
NASA's NSSDC Master Catalog entry for NAVSTAR 43 (USA 132)
